What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 17h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Essen is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Essen?

The distance between Cheltenham and Essen is 721 km.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €260 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cheltenham to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Essen bus from?

Cheltenham to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Essen train from?

Cheltenham to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Essen?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Essen is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €260 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €75 - €180 and takes 17h 13m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Essen bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 9:15 PM in Cheltenham and 10:15 PM in Essen.

Where does the Cheltenham to Essen train arrive?

Cheltenham to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Cheltenham to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cheltenham to Essen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
4h 58m
€109–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
17h 55m
€49–95
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 4m
€263–480
Bus via Dortmund
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 13m
€76–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
8h 5m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
6h 14m
€145–343
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 40m
€155–309
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
7h 25m
€122–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHX - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 57m
€101–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
9h 18m
€115–205

Cheltenham to Essen by train and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.5 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 17h 13m.

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